Accounting Manager at The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College – Santa Barbara, California

Do numbers excite you as much as making a difference?

At The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College, we believe that access to education changes lives, and the work you do every day helps make that happen. We're the fundraising arm of Santa Barbara City College, channeling donor generosity into scholarships, programs, and opportunities that open doors for students across our community. Our small-but-mighty team is passionate, collaborative, and genuinely proud of what we do.

We're looking for an Accounting Manager who brings sharp financial skills and heart for mission-driven work to our Finance team.

This role is the financial backbone of our organization. You'll keep things running accurately, efficiently, and on time while working closely with our CFO and CEO. Here's where you'll spend your time:

• Accounts Payable & Financial Processing: Process invoices, contracts, and organizational obligations; prepare invoices to the College and donors; reconcile bank and credit card accounts monthly; prepare routine financial reports.
• General Ledger & Journal Entries: Prepare journal entries for prepaid expenses, depreciation, gift fees, and payroll.
• Audit & Board Support: Help prepare audit schedules, board and committee meeting packets, and take minutes for Audit, Finance, and Investment Committee meetings.
• Tax & Compliance: Prepare 1099s and assist with our annual 990 filing.
• Administrative & Records Management: Maintain our Finance shared drive, manage offsite records, and pitch in on organizational events.

You're someone who finds satisfaction in clean books, accurate reports, and systems that actually work. You handle confidential information with discretion, bring a calm and professional demeanor to the job, and genuinely care about the organization you work for. You love being part of a team.

What You Bring

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Advanced proficiency with Financial Edge (or comparable fund accounting software) and Microsoft Excel
• Intermediate proficiency with Google Suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Sharp attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines without missing a beat
• A self-starter mindset with the ability to work both independently and as a collaborative team member

Preferred (bonus points!):

• Experience in a nonprofit or higher education environment
• Familiarity with Blackbaud or similar donor database systems

Working at The Foundation means your financial expertise directly fuels student success. You'll work alongside a close-knit, dedicated team in a collegial environment where your contributions are visible and valued. We're small enough that you'll know everyone's name and big enough in mission that the work truly matters.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected pay range for this role is $43.00 - $48.00 per hour. The Foundation also offers a benefits package designed to support you:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus basic life insurance and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help manage out-of-pocket costs
• Time to Recharge: Generous paid vacation and sick leave, plus 17 paid company holidays
• Plan for Your Future: 403(b) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar employer match on the first 6% of your contributions

The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College is an equal opportunity employer.